erratically

Example Sentences

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If the stock starts trading erratically, bankers have a secret weapon to attempt to calm things down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Bis, the Homeland Security spokesperson, said Aceituno acted erratically, escalated the situation and refused to comply with officers’ commands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

She was arrested on 4 March on a southern California highway after driving her BMW "erratically at a high rate of speed", authorities said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

This year hasn’t resembled 2025 at all, trading erratically at best.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

I looked at the little cotton fluffs that were building up along the sidewalk and swirling erratically past my face.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer